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SAVE THE DATE: Our Annual Membership Dinner and Meeting will be held February 2, 2018. Ready? Set? GO!!…. ….. Crafty Canine Classes Saturday, November 17th! Call now to reserve a spot…… ….. November-December classes (4 to 8 weeks of classes) will be starting soon. There will be NO Orientation prior to the start of classes. Register Online, Snail Mail, or by calling 218-749-HEEL (4335)…… ….. Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRDTCVirginia/….. ….. A hearty ‘Thank you!’ to our volunteer instructors this session….. …..

MISSION

We believe the bond between a person and a dog is a special bond which should be treated, at all times, with respect. We are dedicated to providing only the highest quality services, products and information that enhances all facets of that bond.

We are committed to creativity, leadership, and excellence in everything we do.

We will strive to create a better and more rewarding relationship between a dog and their owner(s);

To help owners understand why dogs behave the way they do; and

To assist owners in behavior modification of their dog using positive, reward-based methods.

11Sports/Agility Foundations II5:45 pm - 6:45 pmSports/Agility Foundations IITime: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pmMust take both Foundations 1 & 2 before Beginning Agility.Novice Show Prep w/ Paul and MaryJo7:00 pm - 7:45 pmNovice Show Prep w/ Paul and MaryJoTime: 7:00 pm - 7:45 pmThis will be an ongoing class. There will be multiple levels of training. This class will work on preparing the novice Obedience handlers for showing in the ring.

12Compulsory Retrieve w/ Penny5:30 pm - 5:45 pmCompulsory Retrieve w/ PennyTime: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pmThis is a class designed to teach your dog to deliver an item to your hand without releasing it until commanded to do so. This is a 15 minute class with expectation of completing the 10 minutes of DAILY homework. You will need a flat buckle collar and a glove, preferably leather.S.T.A.R. Puppy w/ Penny6:00 pm - 6:45 pmS.T.A.R. Puppy w/ PennyTime: 6:00 pm - 6:45 pmFor puppies 8 weeks to 11 months old (need to be less than 1 year old at conclusion of class). Socialization, leash skills, housebreaking tips, etc.Beginners Class w/ Patty and Sandra7:00 pm - 7:45 pmBeginners Class w/ Patty and SandraTime: 7:00 pm - 7:45 pmFor those who have completed puppy class or have an older dog they are looking to do something with.Beyond Beginners w/ Patty8:00 pm - 8:45 pmBeyond Beginners w/ PattyTime: 8:00 pm - 8:45 pmFor those who have completed Beginners class and are deciding what they may like to pursue with training. Also a goo remedial class for dogs who have forgotten their manners and need a bit of tweaking.

18Sports/Agility Foundations II5:45 pm - 6:45 pmSports/Agility Foundations IITime: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pmMust take both Foundations 1 & 2 before Beginning Agility.Novice Show Prep w/ Paul and MaryJo7:00 pm - 7:45 pmNovice Show Prep w/ Paul and MaryJoTime: 7:00 pm - 7:45 pmThis will be an ongoing class. There will be multiple levels of training. This class will work on preparing the novice Obedience handlers for showing in the ring.

19Compulsory Retrieve w/ Penny5:30 pm - 5:45 pmCompulsory Retrieve w/ PennyTime: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pmThis is a class designed to teach your dog to deliver an item to your hand without releasing it until commanded to do so. This is a 15 minute class with expectation of completing the 10 minutes of DAILY homework. You will need a flat buckle collar and a glove, preferably leather.S.T.A.R. Puppy w/ Penny6:00 pm - 6:45 pmS.T.A.R. Puppy w/ PennyTime: 6:00 pm - 6:45 pmFor puppies 8 weeks to 11 months old (need to be less than 1 year old at conclusion of class). Socialization, leash skills, housebreaking tips, etc.Beginners Class w/ Patty and Sandra7:00 pm - 7:45 pmBeginners Class w/ Patty and SandraTime: 7:00 pm - 7:45 pmFor those who have completed puppy class or have an older dog they are looking to do something with.Beyond Beginners w/ Patty8:00 pm - 8:45 pmBeyond Beginners w/ PattyTime: 8:00 pm - 8:45 pmFor those who have completed Beginners class and are deciding what they may like to pursue with training. Also a goo remedial class for dogs who have forgotten their manners and need a bit of tweaking.

25Sports/Agility Foundations II5:45 pm - 6:45 pmSports/Agility Foundations IITime: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pmMust take both Foundations 1 & 2 before Beginning Agility.Novice Show Prep w/ Paul and MaryJo7:00 pm - 7:45 pmNovice Show Prep w/ Paul and MaryJoTime: 7:00 pm - 7:45 pmThis will be an ongoing class. There will be multiple levels of training. This class will work on preparing the novice Obedience handlers for showing in the ring.

26Compulsory Retrieve w/ Penny5:30 pm - 5:45 pmCompulsory Retrieve w/ PennyTime: 5:30 pm - 5:45 pmThis is a class designed to teach your dog to deliver an item to your hand without releasing it until commanded to do so. This is a 15 minute class with expectation of completing the 10 minutes of DAILY homework. You will need a flat buckle collar and a glove, preferably leather.S.T.A.R. Puppy w/ Penny6:00 pm - 6:45 pmS.T.A.R. Puppy w/ PennyTime: 6:00 pm - 6:45 pmFor puppies 8 weeks to 11 months old (need to be less than 1 year old at conclusion of class). Socialization, leash skills, housebreaking tips, etc.Beginners Class w/ Patty and Sandra7:00 pm - 7:45 pmBeginners Class w/ Patty and SandraTime: 7:00 pm - 7:45 pmFor those who have completed puppy class or have an older dog they are looking to do something with.Beyond Beginners w/ Patty8:00 pm - 8:45 pmBeyond Beginners w/ PattyTime: 8:00 pm - 8:45 pmFor those who have completed Beginners class and are deciding what they may like to pursue with training. Also a goo remedial class for dogs who have forgotten their manners and need a bit of tweaking.

Winter is rapidly approaching, and our Agility crew has been hard at work. Congratulations to Bravo and Scout (and Shelley) Russ for getting your NATCH (NADAC Agility Trial Champion) and to Bravo for also attaining her Versatility NATCH!